# How to improve Homey performance **URL:** \ **Category:** Questions & Help\ **Tags:** zigbee\ **Created:** [April 15, 2026, 12:45pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-improve-homey-performance/153812 "2026-04-15T12:45:51Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 4
**Author:** ![SunBeech](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/sunbeech/32/111391_2.png) [@SunBeech](https://community.homey.app/u/SunBeech)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2026, 1:47pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-improve-homey-performance/153812/4 "2026-04-15T13:47:26Z")
It is best to choose a Zigbee channel that does not overlap with your home network’s WiFi 2.4 Ghz band (or similar strong networks in your area). Check this post and included resource article: > [@Zigbee issue with Homey Pro 2026 migrated from Homey Pro (Early 2023) using USB Restore](https://community.homey.app/t/zigbee-issue-with-homey-pro-2026-migrated-from-homey-pro-early-2023-using-usb-restore/147238/4): > > Zigbee channel 20 partly overlaps with WiFi channel 11 (in its sideband). Source: [ZigBee and Wi-Fi Coexistence](https://www.metageek.com/training/resources/zigbee-wifi-coexistence/) Channel 18 would probably be the one with the least interference from your WiFi. Alternatively, if you have the option to change the WiFi 11 channel to 6, then it opens multiple options for Zigbee in the higher set of channels. Homey will then typically choose Zigbee channel 25. Changing the Zigbee channel on your Homey requires you to reset its Zigbee network. If I am c… --- _[View the full topic](https://community.homey.app/t/how-to-improve-homey-performance/153812)._